Box 2
Container
Contains 26 Collections and/or Records:
Historical Information - Purdue University College of Engineering, and Book Publication Information and Reviews, 1865 - 1954
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The Horton B. Knoll papers document Knoll's research, working papers, notes and typescripts for his books, A record of a university in the war years, 1941-1945, published in 1947, and The Story of Purdue Engineering, published in 1963. Also included among the papers is research material, working papers, notes and information related to Purdue presidents Owen, Smart, Stone, Elliott, and Hovde. There is also information Knoll compiled for his intended biography of John Purdue, and historical...
Dates:
1865 - 1954
History of the Work in Applied Mechanics at Purdue and related material, 1923
File — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 1
Scope and Contents
Besides the historical document, there are other related documents.
Dates:
1923
History of the Development of Practical Mechanics at Purdue, 1923
File — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 2
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Sub-Series two covers the history of each of the Purdue Engineering Schools, which Knoll wrote about in his book, The Story of Purdue Engineering. Contained within the sub-series are his handwritten notes, earliest manuscripts, edited typescripts and what he deemed "accurate versions." There are also glass plate negatives of the early Purdue Engineering buildings and laboratories, brochures, articles related to Purdue Engineering history and its influence on America, publications and...
Dates:
1923
History of the School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1923 - 1954
File — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 3
Scope and Contents
Included are graphs showing growth of the School, dated 1923, and an additional flyer from a Mechanical Engineering open house, dated May 1, 1954. Also found in the folder are two documents marked by Knoll as, "M.E. Early Versions," and "M.E. II."
Dates:
1923 - 1954
History of the School of Mechanical Engineering, and edited versions of Purdue University: Fifty Years of Progress Part II (unpublished) by William Murray Hepburn, Librarian and Louis Martin Sears, Professor of History, Chapter 1, The School of Mechanical Engineering, 1923 - 1924
File — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 4
Scope and Contents
Within the folder are related articles and a brochure, circa 1923
Dates:
1923 - 1924
Purdue College of Engineering Departmental Histories, 1890 - 1961
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents
Sub-Series two covers the history of each of the Purdue Engineering Schools, which Knoll wrote about in his book, The Story of Purdue Engineering. Contained within the sub-series are his handwritten notes, earliest manuscripts, edited typescripts and what he deemed "accurate versions." There are also glass plate negatives of the early Purdue Engineering buildings and laboratories, brochures, articles related to Purdue Engineering history and its influence on America, publications and...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1890 - 1961
Carbon copies of manuscript for history of School of Mechanical Engineering, and edited text, 1924 - 1927
File — Box: 2, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 6
Scope and Contents
Also included are a chart listing former staff (1890 – 1960), and a clipping from The Indianapolis Star, ""Notable Honor Comes to Indiana with the Selection of Purdue from U.S. Schools to Conduct Largest Project in Locomotive History."
Dates:
1924 - 1927
History of Chemical Engineering at Purdue, 1923
File — Box: 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 7
Scope and Contents
Also included are a graph of instructors and students, dated 1883 – 1923.
Dates:
1923
The Place of Mental Growth in the College Plan: Suggesting a new attitude and a revised procedure, by George W. Munro , 1923
File — Box: 2, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 8
Scope and Contents
This is a reprint from Engineering Education, Vol. XIII, No. 6, 1923.
Dates:
1923
Brief History of Engineering at Purdue University, 1923
File — Box: 2, Folder: 9
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 9
Scope and Contents
It appears this publication was written by A.A. Potter.
Dates:
1923
Bulletin No. 11, The Railway and Locomotive Historical Society, 1924
File — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 10
Scope and Contents
Contained within the publication is an article titled, "Locomotives at Purdue University."
Dates:
1924
Memorandum on Personnel Work, School of Civil Engineering, January 26, 1926
File — Box: 2, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 11
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Sub-Series two covers the history of each of the Purdue Engineering Schools, which Knoll wrote about in his book, The Story of Purdue Engineering. Contained within the sub-series are his handwritten notes, earliest manuscripts, edited typescripts and what he deemed "accurate versions." There are also glass plate negatives of the early Purdue Engineering buildings and laboratories, brochures, articles related to Purdue Engineering history and its influence on America, publications and...
Dates:
January 26, 1926
Analysis of the Three Citations of Distinguished Students, March 1926
File — Box: 2, Folder: 12
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 12
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Sub-Series two covers the history of each of the Purdue Engineering Schools, which Knoll wrote about in his book, The Story of Purdue Engineering. Contained within the sub-series are his handwritten notes, earliest manuscripts, edited typescripts and what he deemed "accurate versions." There are also glass plate negatives of the early Purdue Engineering buildings and laboratories, brochures, articles related to Purdue Engineering history and its influence on America, publications and...
Dates:
March 1926
Old Purdue, by George W. Munro, 1926
File — Box: 2, Folder: 13
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 13
Scope and Contents
Noted on the document is the statement, "Munro was a Professor of Thermodynamics. (Retired)”
Dates:
1926
Purdue University Aims and Accomplishments for State and Nation, prepared for the Thirtieth Annual Convention of the Indiana Bankers' Association, by Edward C. Elliott, August 26, 1926
File — Box: 2, Folder: 14
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 14
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Sub-Series two covers the history of each of the Purdue Engineering Schools, which Knoll wrote about in his book, The Story of Purdue Engineering. Contained within the sub-series are his handwritten notes, earliest manuscripts, edited typescripts and what he deemed "accurate versions." There are also glass plate negatives of the early Purdue Engineering buildings and laboratories, brochures, articles related to Purdue Engineering history and its influence on America, publications and...
Dates:
August 26, 1926
Program, Memorial Day Exercises, Purdue University, May 30, 1933
File — Box: 2, Folder: 15
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 15
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Sub-Series two covers the history of each of the Purdue Engineering Schools, which Knoll wrote about in his book, The Story of Purdue Engineering. Contained within the sub-series are his handwritten notes, earliest manuscripts, edited typescripts and what he deemed "accurate versions." There are also glass plate negatives of the early Purdue Engineering buildings and laboratories, brochures, articles related to Purdue Engineering history and its influence on America, publications and...
Dates:
May 30, 1933
Correspondence, 1933 - 1934
File — Box: 2, Folder: 16
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 16
Scope and Contents
Knoll has noted, "To: Dean Potter, From: Professor Ewing, Re: Report of the Committee on Engineering Problems," February 3, 1933; and "Aims and Objectives of the Course in Engineering Problems," W.E. Howland, January 18, 1934.
Dates:
1933 - 1934
Information related to Industrial Research Facilities of Purdue University, and Engineering Experiment Station research, 1933
File — Box: 2, Folder: 17
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 17
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Sub-Series two covers the history of each of the Purdue Engineering Schools, which Knoll wrote about in his book, The Story of Purdue Engineering. Contained within the sub-series are his handwritten notes, earliest manuscripts, edited typescripts and what he deemed "accurate versions." There are also glass plate negatives of the early Purdue Engineering buildings and laboratories, brochures, articles related to Purdue Engineering history and its influence on America, publications and...
Dates:
1933
A Brief Account of the First Fifty Years of Pharmacy Education at Purdue, 1884 - 1934
File — Box: 2, Folder: 18
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 18
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Sub-Series two covers the history of each of the Purdue Engineering Schools, which Knoll wrote about in his book, The Story of Purdue Engineering. Contained within the sub-series are his handwritten notes, earliest manuscripts, edited typescripts and what he deemed "accurate versions." There are also glass plate negatives of the early Purdue Engineering buildings and laboratories, brochures, articles related to Purdue Engineering history and its influence on America, publications and...
Dates:
1884 - 1934
Engineering at Purdue University, by A.A. Potter, Dean of Engineering, 1940
File — Box: 2, Folder: 19
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 19
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Sub-Series two covers the history of each of the Purdue Engineering Schools, which Knoll wrote about in his book, The Story of Purdue Engineering. Contained within the sub-series are his handwritten notes, earliest manuscripts, edited typescripts and what he deemed "accurate versions." There are also glass plate negatives of the early Purdue Engineering buildings and laboratories, brochures, articles related to Purdue Engineering history and its influence on America, publications and...
Dates:
1940
Research Facilities, School of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, 1942
File — Box: 2, Folder: 20
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 20
Scope and Contents
Included is a plat of Purdue campus.
Dates:
1942
Purdue University History of the School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, by John L. Bray, 1952
File — Box: 2, Folder: 21
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 21
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Sub-Series two covers the history of each of the Purdue Engineering Schools, which Knoll wrote about in his book, The Story of Purdue Engineering. Contained within the sub-series are his handwritten notes, earliest manuscripts, edited typescripts and what he deemed "accurate versions." There are also glass plate negatives of the early Purdue Engineering buildings and laboratories, brochures, articles related to Purdue Engineering history and its influence on America, publications and...
Dates:
1952
Report of the Committee of the Purdue Branch of the American Association of University Professors Appointed to Study the Program of the Evaluation of Teaching, undated
File — Box: 2, Folder: 22
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 22
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Sub-Series two covers the history of each of the Purdue Engineering Schools, which Knoll wrote about in his book, The Story of Purdue Engineering. Contained within the sub-series are his handwritten notes, earliest manuscripts, edited typescripts and what he deemed "accurate versions." There are also glass plate negatives of the early Purdue Engineering buildings and laboratories, brochures, articles related to Purdue Engineering history and its influence on America, publications and...
Dates:
undated
Specifications , undated
File — Box: 2, Folder: 23
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 23
Scope and Contents
There is only one standard in the original folder, and it is related to windshield glass.
Dates:
undated
History of the School of Mechanical Engineering, 1924
File — Box: 2, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSF 521, Series 1, Sub-Series 2, File 5
Scope and Contents
Box two does contain some general Purdue Engineering information, but the majority of material is related to the various histories of the Purdue Engineering Schools.
Dates:
1924